Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 40 > Chapter 5-D > Subchapter A > Part I > Subpart D – Prescription Nonopioid Directive
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| § 40:1156.1 | A. The Louisiana Department of Health, in consultation with the office of behavioral health, shall establish a voluntary nonopioid directive form and shall publish the form prominent |
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 40 > Chapter 5-D > Subchapter A > Part I > Subpart D - Prescription Nonopioid Directive
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10